Vikings wide receiver Clay Domine led the area in receptions (55) and receiving yardage (865) last year.

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Dakota Clanagan, who is also Stewart’s backup at QB, showed glimpses of big-time playmaking ability both in the running and receiving departments last year and could be primed for a breakout campaign. “I think Dakota is on the cusp of doing something pretty good,” Reed said.”

Senior Kyle Karkoska takes over at quarterback and will also head up the defense from his safety position. “He’s done a great job for us in the preseason and we expect him to be a two-way leader for us,” Furlong said.

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Phoenixville has qualified for the District 1-AAA playoffs in each of the past two seasons.

Patrick Finn could be primed for a monster year, both at left offensive tackle and on the defensive line. “We think he’s going to be a really good one,” Pennypacker said. “He’s been living in the weight room all year.”

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Pottsgrove is 42-3 in PAC-10 play and 57-10 overall over the last five seasons.

Southpaw Gary Wise takes over at quarterback and should make an immediate impact. “He’s an intelligent, smart kid,” Grinstead said. “He understands the game and picked up the playbook quickly. We’re going to run a lot more triple options than in the past, and that means he’s the guy that’s going to be making those decisions.”

With stalwart fellow tackle Zach Dorsey expected to miss the season with an ACL injury, Chase Stine could emerge as a key force on the line. “He’s still learning the position,” Brubaker said. “but he’s worked really, really hard in the weight room and he wants to play and be good.”

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The Rams are 31-7 over the past three years after going 28-78 over the previous nine seasons.

Junior Wyatt Brumm takes over at quarterback for the graduated Dylan Wesley and will try and ignite an offense that averaged just 15.4 points last season. “How well he comes around will be a big key for us,” Moyer said.

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The Indians have lost 11 straight games since a 48-6 victory over Upper Merion in the penultimate game of the 2011 season.